Tucker Carlson just got fired

[Hawkeye10]

You will find something. Me I never watched Tucker

My consumption of corporate media has been on the decline for a bunch of years, which continues apace.

 

[Lionfish]

Plenty of podcasters have double the audience of Carlson. Rest assured, he will remain visable.

 

[Hawkeye10]

Megyn Kelly said today that the Murdochs have nerves of steel.

I have grave doubts about that still being true, she admits that she has no information on any changes in the last few years.

 

[Hawkeye10]

Tucker has always been crystal clear on where he stands, the Murdochs had to know which lines to cross to get him to leave, did they use that information?

 

[ptif219]

I never watched him but it might be evidence that the Murdochs are systematically getting rid of the last of the controversial people preparing to sell FoxNews. That is exactly what the kids would do if they could decide.

Or they are getting rid of those that do not like Trump. Bongino said he could not agree with Fox on a new contract. It may be about money with all the law suits

 

[Taichiliberal]

"We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor," a FOX News Media spokesperson said in a statement.

Yeah right.

An interim program, "Fox News Tonight," will air at 8 p.m. ET until a permanent replacement for Carlson is named. "Fox News Tonight" will be hosted by a rotation of various Fox News personalities.

The last edition of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" aired on Friday, April 21. The show began airing in 2016.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-news-media-tucker-carlson-part-ways

Oh PUH-LEEZE! That perpetually constipated looking useful idiot was announcing the guests that would headlined his show today on last Friday, and was carrying on as if all was well.

He got the shaft! But I shed no tears for him, as he comes from wealth AND I'm sure he has a nice golden parachute deal for this type of thing.

Now the real story is whether Murdoch and sons consider Fox News America a liability to their empire with the upcoming lawsuits that include shareholders! Stay tuned!

 

[Hawkeye10]

Or they are getting rid of those that do not like Trump. Bongino said he could not agree with Fox on a new contract. It may be about money with all the law suits

All Murdoch properties are now much closer to UniParty narratives than they are enemies of the Revolution compared to where FoxNews and NYPOST were...I cant speak to WSJ as I never read it given their very aggressive paywall but I have heard that they are also more pro WOKE Revolution than they were.

 

[Taichiliberal]

Let's be real for a moment. He'll find a new outlet, maybe a podcast or something, and he's psychopathic enough that having even fewer reigns on his willingness to promote fear of "others" is dangerous.

Tucker is a FRAUD. He is a silver spoon born heir to a fortune. Trying to influence working class idiots is a complete game to him, perhaps a subconscious strive for any manner of success brought upon by being abandoned by his mom.

He knows now thanks to his success on Fox, that he's good at the game, AND, despite losing his position, that it's very profitable. He's going to keep going in some fashion, and he'll be less worried about "keeping a paycheck" to whatever extent he cared about that previously.

True to some extent. He'll NEVER regain the audience and publicity exposure he had on Fox. And one thing about rich folks is that they don't like spending too much of their money if possible. Also, without the legal protection of Fox, he may want to rethink going further down the MAGA rabbit hole....just ask Alex Jones.

 

[Taichiliberal]

His audience was not really going to live much longer anyway.

Hey, hey, hey....I'm an old duffer...Independent progressive....don't write off too!

 

[Taichiliberal]

It don’t make any difference, just as they found Tucker to replace O’Reilly they’ll find another pimp to replace Tucker, and the same three million lemmings who turn both into Fox stars will do the same with the new guy

Hmm, but will they be as on the fringe as they are currently? Hell, given this, pissed off shareholders AND the upcoming lawsuits, old Murdoch may see his American baby as a liability not worth keeping....he may even SELL! Time will tell.

 

[Hawkeye10]

The leak the other week of Tucker talking negatively about Trump might be important.....like it was Tucker trying to stay at FoxNews.

I am increasingly thinking that this all revolves around the jan 6 tapes.

 

[Taichiliberal]

CNN just fired the fag

So? You sheet wearers NEVER let anyone forget that Carlson and Fox severely beat out the latter in ratings. Now it's hit the fan, so you're scrambling to salvage some dignity out it.

You were LIED to, you pointy hooded palooka! Murdoch copped to it in open court. Fox played you for the fool....and now it's perpetually constipated looking icon has been booted. Deal with it.

 

[Taichiliberal]

Tucker Carlson is leaving Fox — will veiled antisemitism and the Great Replacement Theory go with him?

The news host is famous for promoting conspiracy theories and antisemitic dogwhistles on his primetime show.

Fox’s statement also noted that Carlson’s last show was the previous Friday, indicating that he would not be given any opportunity to explain, wish his devoted viewers goodbye or announce his next role. The decision appears sudden, given that Carlson signed off his Friday program with “see you Monday.” Fox was apparently still airing teasers for Carlson’s show as recently as Monday morning.

He also frequently alluded to the great replacement theory, a conspiracy that Jews or other racial minorities are attempting to exterminate or replace white people, though Carlson’s references to it were always just veiled enough to maintain plausible deniability against accusations of racism or antisemitism. Dog whistles were frequently employed on his show; he repeatedly vilified George Soros while lauding the nationalist and antisemitic leadership of Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban.

Perhaps showing Carlson’s conspiratorial influence on his viewers, some of his supporters are claiming that Fox is controlled by the “liberal elite” and implying that the news host is being punished for his work at exposing the “Deep State,” a conspiracy associated with QAnon that a secret, elite cabal controls the world.

For those who have watched Carlson’s rhetoric with growing concern, it is easy to feel relieved at the idea that the erstwhile host has lost his platform. But it is unlikely that Carlson will disappear for long. And whatever his next platform will be, he could potentially continue to shape U.S. politics.

https://forward.com/culture/544317/t...dition_6682010

It must be wonderful to be an extreme/fringe right wing wonk. Nothing in reality phases them...they just fabricate a new conspiracy theory to cover their failures. And they do this without the assist of alcohol or narcotics (or so I'm told). The torrent of "what about..", basic lies, distortions, dodges and just plain old bat shit crazy blathering in the coming days should be entertaining.

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

This is a great day for America.

Fox abandoned journalistic principles and ethics for demagoguery and better ratings. Now, they're paying for that strategy, literally and with a loss of credibility that may take years to rebuild.

Start w/ the truth, and with a real commitment to true journalism.

 

[Hawkeye10]

I pay close attention to what Judge N has to say on all subjects.

 

[Jarod]

The leak the other week of Tucker talking negatively about Trump might be important.....like it was Tucker trying to stay at FoxNews.

I am increasingly thinking that this all revolves around the jan 6 tapes.

You are a paranoid schizophrenic

 

[Taichiliberal]

Let's hope they replace him with less arrogant misogynist.

Ya gotta admit though, Lemon was unique. A black, gay misogynist....the mind boggles. Oh well, tough toe nails on him. Maybe he and Carlson can get together and bitch about being wronged by the "liberal elites"?

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

Why Tucker Carlson's Unique Policy Positions Made Him a Target, with Glenn Greenwald

I thought of you the second I heard the news that this insane demagogue would no longer have a stage. I savored your pain and your despair most deeply. I rejoiced for my country most of all.

You need to go back to Russian or China or 1930s Nazi Germany, where you will finally be among your own. Scoot!

 

[Taichiliberal]

Unique Policy Positions???

Are you fucking kidding me? Fucker Carlson doesn't have any policy positions. He reads from a script that FoxNews writers give him.
You are one gullible, naive fool, 'FawkEwe10'

Hold the phone! The lesser paid talking head toadies at Fox are seemed fit to comment on Carlson? Puh-leeze! It's like a chicken hawk coming to the verbal aid of a fox caught in the hen house! Hysterical.

 

[Taichiliberal]

So, the real question here is, not why or how Carlson was let go, but rather, what will he do next? My bet is he will have something lined up PDQ and a big portion of his audience / viewers will move with him to that new something. There will be another platform that will benefit greatly from this, while FOX takes a big hit.

Well, junior most likely had a golden parachute when Murdoch gave him the boot. And he's from a wealthy family. But, there are more lawsuits on the way .... and he's no longer under the Fox legal umbrella. I wager any other cable entity is going to take a long hard look at the ramifications of hiring someone who was ON RECORD dissing the Orange Oaf. And rich folk seldom like spending their own money on personal projects. He may start a podcast, but he's NEVER going to get the audience exposure (or salary & perks) he got at Fox. Public disgrace usually does that sort of thing.

And it couldn't happen to a nicer guy.